Category Mgr- Meat and Seafood
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-siteAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$90,000–$120,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Develop and manage the Meat and Seafood categories, including fresh, frozen, value-added, and prepared items, to maximize sales, gross profit, sell-through, and guest satisfaction. Lead buying, sourcing, and supplier management activities while analyzing category performance, industry trends, and competitive activity to drive fact-based business decisions. Manage annual and long-range category strategies for assortment, pricing, promotions, and product innovation, partnering closely with Operations, Marketing, and Finance to execute initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of combined experience in meat and/or seafood retail operations, merchandising, buying, or category management
- Strong knowledge of fresh meat and seafood products, merchandising, production, product specifications, yields, costing, handling, food safety, and quality standards
- Strong buying, sourcing, vendor management, and negotiation skills
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage sales, gross profit, pricing, promotional performance, inventory, and shrink
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate data into actionable category strategies
- Proficient organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence and work effectively across Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functional areas without direct authority
- Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, email, reporting tools, and category management systems
- Able to learn and effectively use proprietary applications and technology
- Demonstrated ability to balance short-term execution with planning 12 to 24 months into the future
- Ability and willingness to regularly visit Busch's stores, interact with store teams, evaluate category execution, and respond to business needs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, food industry management, or a related field preferred
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